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Orphans to Ambassadors Run for Lights 5K

EVENTS
  • Run for Lights 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Start Time
10:00 AM
Location
Lincoln Park
Address
8011 Fauntleroy Way SW
CITY
Seattle
STATE/TERR
Washington
Zip
98136
COUNTRY
USA
Phone
9252863421
Description
Did you know that more than 1.6 billion people live without electricity?  Orphans to Ambassadors brings lights and energy to those that do not have access to electricity. 

Orphans to Ambassadors is a non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of orphaned and marginalized children in poverty stricken areas around the world through the installation of sustainable solutions. We specialize in solar panels, fuel efficient stoves, water filtration and rain water harvesting systems, vegetable gardens, livestock farms and much more.  We are very excited to host our first run to raise money in support of solar electricity for two orphanages in Uganda.

Please join the Orphans to Ambassadors 'Run for Lights' 5K run at Lincoln Park at 10am (registration & sign in begin at 8:30am) in West Seattle on May 4th to raise fund for a solar installation project at New Hope Orphanage in Uganda.  

We would love to see you there and help us Run for Lights!
Course Info
The race starts and finishes at Shelter 3 along the waterfront path.  The course takes you on a loop in the upper section of Lincoln park on a trail path through gorgeous woods and finishes with a loop along the boardwalk with breathtaking views of Puget Sound.  This course is approximately 3 miles and does include a few short hills with a section of the run on a dirt trail.  It is very scenic and walkers, runners, children and pets on leash are invited to participate.  
Directions

Address: 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, 98136

I-5 North Bound:

Take exit 163 to merge onto the West Seattle Bridge

Continue onto Fauntleroy Way SW

Note: You can also follow the signs for the Vashon Ferry the ferry terminal is south of the park (you will come to the park before you get to the ferry terminal)

Park is on the right hand side of the street

I-5 South Bound:

Take exit 163A to merge onto the West Seattle Bridge

Continue onto Fauntleroy Way SW

Note: You can also follow the signs for the Vashon Ferry the ferry terminal is south of the park (you will come to the park before you get to the ferry terminal)

Park is on the right hand side of the street

Parking:

The closest parking lot is located at the south end of the park.  There is also a north parking lot and street parking.

Just be sure you do not park in the ferry waiting line!

Other Info

Registration:

Day of registration and check in begins at 8:30am at Shelter 3 (along the path by the water)

To get to the registration booth, take the path by the south entrance of the park that leads down to the water

Each runner gets a race shirt!

Registration closes at 9:45am

Day of Registration: $35 per person

Register online before May 1st  at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/354848:

$20 for runners under 18 (proof of ID required at registration booth)

$30 for runners over 18

Groups of 10+: $5 off per runner

Race:

Race begins at 10:00am at Shelter 3

Race finishes at 11:30am at Shelter 3

3 mile run, chip-timed

Children, walkers, runners and pets on leash are welcome

Post-Race:

Upon finishing there will be free drinks and snacks to celebrate your run!

At 11:30am prizes will be awarded to the fastest runners in each of the following groups:

Fastest female runner in the 18 years old and under age group

Fastest male runner in the 18 years old and under age group

Fastest female runner in the over 18 years old age group

Fastest male runner in the over 18 years old age group

Race results and photos will be posted within 7 days please check back on the Orphans to Ambassadors events website.

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